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Keala Settle is best known for her portrayal of bearded woman "Lettie Lutz" in the feature musical "The Greatest Showman." The film's song, "This Is Me," won the 2018 Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song.


Settle made her Broadway debut in 2011 in "Priscilla, Queen of the Desert." She originated the role of "Norma Valverde" in "Hands on a Hardbody" and was nominated for the Outer Critics Circle Award, Drama Desk Award and Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical. Settle originated the role of "Becky" in the musical "Waitress," and played the roles of "Madame Thenardier" in the revival of "Les Misérables" and "Tracy Turnblad" in the national tour of "Hairspray." In 2019, Settle sang "Seasons of Love" in Fox's Rent: Live.
Also in 2019, Settle toured with Hugh Jackman during his The Man. The Music. The Show. concerts globally performing the song "This Is Me" from The Greatest Showman.

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Keala Settle STAGE CREDITS

Sister Act The Musical Sister Act The Musical
[West End]
West End Revival, 2022
Sister Mary Patrick
& Juliet & Juliet
[West End]
Original West End Production, 2021
Nurse [Replacement]
Rent: Live Rent: Live
[Broadway]
FOX Live Televised Production, 2019
Soloist
Jesus Christ Superstar Jesus Christ Superstar
[Off-Broadway]
All-Female Concert Production, 2017
Peter
Waitress Waitress
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2016
Becky
Waitress Waitress
[Boston]
American Repertory Theater World Premiere Production, 2015
Becky
Les Miserables Les Miserables
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2014
Madame Thénardier
Hands on a Hardbody Hands on a Hardbody
[Broadway]
La Jolla Playhouse Broadway Transfer, 2013
Performer
Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Shirley
Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical
[Toronto]
Pre-Broadway North American Production, 2010
Shirley
South Pacific South Pacific
[US Tour]
Touring Revival, 2009
Bloody Mary [Replacement]
Hairspray
[US Tour]
National Tour, 2003
Tracy Turnblad  [Replacement]

Keala Settle Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Keala Settle, Hands on a Hardbody

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Keala Settle, Hands on a Hardbody


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Theatre World Awards - 2013 - Theatre World Award

Keala Settle, Hands on a Hardbody

Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Keala Settle, Hands on a Hardbody

Helen Hayes Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production

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WATCH: Featurette 'Construyendo el mundo de WICKED' Photo
WATCH: Featurette 'Construyendo el mundo de WICKED'

El próximo 22 de noviembre llega a nuestros cines la primera parte de WICKED, adaptación cinematográfica del celebérrimo musical con música y letra de Stephen Schwartz con Cynthia Erivo y Ariana Grande como su dúo protagonista.
Video: Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Immersive World of the WICKED Movie Photo
Video: Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Immersive World of the WICKED Movie

Universal has just dropped a new featurette for the highly anticipated Wicked movie, which gives eager viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the building of the cinematic world of the film. Watch the featurette now!
DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE Soundtrack to Include Song From THE GREATEST SHOWMAN Photo
DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE Soundtrack to Include Song From THE GREATEST SHOWMAN

The tracklist for Marvel Studios’ Deadpool & Wolverine Original Motion Picture Soundtrack features a collection of 18 songs, including 'The Greatest Show' from 2017's The Greatest Showman and 'You're the One That I Want' from Grease. Set for release on July 24, the soundtrack will also be available on CD and a 12' 2-LP vinyl on July 26. 
Video: Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Talk WICKED in 'Moments Worth Paying For' Camp Photo
Video: Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Talk WICKED in 'Moments Worth Paying For' Campaign Video

Watch Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo urge UK audiences to visit the cinema in the campaign video for Moments Worth Paying For here.
John Powell Scoring WICKED Movie With Stephen Schwartz Photo
John Powell Scoring WICKED Movie With Stephen Schwartz

It has been confirmed that composer John Powell will be co-writing the musical score for the highly anticipated Wicked movie. The underscoring will serve as the soundtrack in addition to Stephen Schwartz's songs. Powell has previously scored numerous projects, including Solo: A Star Wars Story, the Bourne films, Don't Worry Darling, and the How to Train Your Dragon franchise.
WICKED se estrenará en cines el 22 de noviembre Photo
WICKED se estrenará en cines el 22 de noviembre

Universal Pictures ha anunciado que la película tendrá esta nueva fecha de lanzamiento.
WICKED Movie to Be Released in Theaters Early Photo
WICKED Movie to Be Released in Theaters Early

Universal has announced that Wicked, the highly anticipated film adaptation of the Broadway musical, will now be released in theaters on November 22, 2024. This is 5 days earlier than the previous release date of November 27.
Bernadette Peters, Gavin Creel and Keala Settle Will Headline 'Broadway in Lisbon' 20 Photo
Bernadette Peters, Gavin Creel and Keala Settle Will Headline 'Broadway in Lisbon' 2024

“Broadway in Lisbon 2024' will host its second season, featuring acclaimed Broadway artists Bernadette Peters, Keala Settle and Gavin Creel along with a talented group of top performers.
Video: Keala Settle & Casey Donovan Perform & JULIET Duet Photo
Video: Keala Settle & Casey Donovan Perform & JULIET Duet

Watch as star of stage and screen Keala Settle and Casey Donovan come together for a duet before Settle joins the cast of & JULIET as Angélique(stepping in for Donovan) for the final weeks of the Australia tour.
Video: Watch the New Teaser for WICKED Movie Photo
Video: Watch the New Teaser for WICKED Movie

Tonight at the Tony Awards, Universal dropped a new teaser for the upcoming Wicked movie. The Wicked film adaptation stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda. Joining them is Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero, Ethan Slater as Boq, Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible, and Jeff Goldblum as the Wizard. Watch the new teaser now!
Video: Jon M. Chu Shares Mashup of Reactions to WICKED Movie Trailer Photo
Video: Jon M. Chu Shares Mashup of Reactions to WICKED Movie Trailer

Following the release of the first full Wicked trailer in May, director Jon M. Chu has taken to X/Twitter to share a compilation video featuring the numerous trailer reactions that arrived following its debut. Watch the mashup here!
Video: Watch the WICKED Trailer Made Entirely Out of LEGOs Photo
Video: Watch the WICKED Trailer Made Entirely Out of LEGOs

An all new version of the trailer for the forthcoming Wicked movie has been released - and this time it has been made entirely out of LEGOs! 
Video: LEGO Teases New Sets Inspired by the WICKED Movie Photo
Video: LEGO Teases New Sets Inspired by the WICKED Movie

In October, LEGO Group will introduce four sets inspired by the first film that will allow fans to delve deeper into some of the most iconic scenes straight out of Oz and explore core themes, characters, and songs from the upcoming film. On the official LEGO X/Twitter page, the fan-favorite building block toy company teased the new line of products. In the 15-second video, pink, white, and green LEGO pieces spill out the words 'Pink clicks good with green,' with background music playing the song Popular, sung by Glinda in the musical. Watch the teaser here!
Photos: Ariana Grande Shares Behind-The-Scenes Look at the Filming of WICKED Photo
Photos: Ariana Grande Shares Behind-The-Scenes Look at the Filming of WICKED

Following the released of the latest Wicked movie trailer yesterday, #ArianaGrande shared BTS photos from the filming process, featuring her co-star @CynthiaErivo
WICKED Cast Recording Streams Continue to Increase Ahead of Film Following New Traile Photo
WICKED Cast Recording Streams Continue to Increase Ahead of Film Following New Trailer

As we prepare for the highly-anticipated Wicked movie musical, fans are returning to the iconic Original Broadway Cast Recording. The day after the new trailer dropped, over a dozen songs from the album received significant spikes on Spotify in the U.S. Check out how songs like 'Dear Old Shiz' and 'No One Mourns the Wicked' have increased in streams!
Video: The Cast of WICKED on Broadway Reacts to New Movie Musical Trailer Photo
Video: The Cast of WICKED on Broadway Reacts to New Movie Musical Trailer

Earlier today, the movie musical adaptation of Wicked released a new trailer for the film Watch as the Broadway cast of Wicked reacts to the new teaser!
See the Poster and New Promo for WICKED Movie With Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Ah Photo
See the Poster and New Promo for WICKED Movie With Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Ahead of Tomorrow's Trailer

A new poster and promo for part one of the Wicked movie has been released, ahead of the new trailer coming tomorrow. The poster features a new look at Ariana Grande's Glinda and Cynthia Erivo's Elphaba reaching for one another, with Emerald City in the background. Look at the poster here!
Video: Watch the New WICKED Movie Musical Trailer With Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo & Photo
Video: Watch the New WICKED Movie Musical Trailer With Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo & More

The first full trailer for part one of the Wicked movie has been released. Watch the video featuring new looks at Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, and more! Plus, check out the new theatrical poster photo. Wicked: Part One will be released on November 27, 2024.
Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo Talk WICKED At the 2024 Met Gala Photo
Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo Talk WICKED At the 2024 Met Gala

Tony Award-winner Cynthia Erivo and pop star Ariana Grande, the stars of the upcoming Wicked film adaptation, are in attendance at tonight's Met Gala. While climbing the iconic steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the two stopped for a chat about their experiences working on the high-profile adaptation. 
Selda Sahin and Derek Gregor to Present WINE AND SING at The Green Room 42 Photo
Selda Sahin and Derek Gregor to Present WINE AND SING at The Green Room 42

THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present celebrated songwriters Selda Sahin and Derek Gregor in their special evening “Wine and Sing”. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
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Keala Settle FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Keala Settle been in?

Keala Settle has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.

How many West End shows has Keala Settle been in?

Keala Settle has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.

What was Keala Settle's first West End show?

Keala Settle's first West End show was & Juliet which opened in 2021

What awards has Keala Settle been nominated for?

Keala Settle has been nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards and Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Hands on a Hardbody." She also received a Theatre World Award for her performance in the same show. Additionally, Settle was nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Hands on a Hardbody" and Outstanding Lead Actress in a Non-Resident Production at the Helen Hayes Awards for "Hairspray."

What awards has Keala Settle won?

Keala Settle won a Theatre World Award for her performance in "Hands on a Hardbody."

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